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This Mother is Finally Going to Do It! Costa Rica, CR

UPDATED FROM GF_L
16 days post

Merry Christmas Everyone!

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GF_L
WORTH IT
Just had to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
And to let everyone know I made it home, and there is nothing like the healing powers of home and being loved.
yesterday was long, exciting, ( I got patted down in a private room, In Houston), I'll tell more tomorrow. It feels so good to be home with my husband, I truly believe he missed me, and my poor dogs, just keep staring and licking me.
Love to all and hope your day is great and cherished....

GF_L's provider

Alberto Arguello, MD

Alberto Arguello, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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December 25, 2015
Great that you're back home safe x
December 25, 2015
Glad to hear that you made it home safely. Thanks for sharing your story and can't wait to see more of your updates. Have a wonderful reunion with your family! :)
December 26, 2015
Glad you are home safe and sound for the holidays. Nothing like a happy pup or two and a good husband to make everything alright!
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December 26, 2015
Welcome home!
December 26, 2015
Glad to know your home safe with your hubby & pups!! Enjoy your holiday!!
UPDATED FROM GF_L
14 days post

Looking good!

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Today was my last appointment to see the Docs. All in all everything is looking good, other then the small glitches. I'm just a little paranoid, (because I'm one of those, glass half empty, sort of person, I like to call myself a realist). So he reassured me that if there is anything wrong, he would able to fix it in six months when I come back for more dental work (Please dear Lord, make my dental work, easier the next time then this last time). I can't wait to come back, it was just going to be my daughter and me, but now her husband is ready to make it a family vacay. Yikes, I tried to explain, I could be in a lot of pain the first week. The plan is to do the dentist first, then the rain, cloud forest and then the beach. My daughter has a great husband, I just hope he and they, will have patience and understanding for me. The best part about going home is seeing my husband, boy, do I miss him and the fur babies.
Dr. Arguello also gave me permission, that when I get home, there should no problem with me hitting the road to pick up our new horse trailer/living quarters in Cabot Ark, then going to Tenn. to pick up my new boy-toy, Mancho.
The hard part is leaving, I don't feel like I got to do anything, but could have if it hadn't have been my decision for dental surgery. My tummy tuck and reduction, didn't hold me back, I felt great on that part. I will miss Verdeza and all the wonderful people who work here, and the most delicious food here. I would give this place 10 gold stars, I would definitely come back here! it is not a resort and it is not a boutique hotel, it is better. The nurses I have come to love, along with the ones who bought my food to me. I will miss Ophelia, and Louis, too. Everyone is simply just great. Everyone have a good night, I'm off to take my shower, and doctor my tiny spots. Then to finish my last minute packing. I have to be up at 4am, to catch the plane at 9am. I hope it isn't hard to get through customs or whatever it is I need to do to catch the plane. I did request medical assistance at the airport, which I really feel silly doing, because I feel too good. I can walk pretty good, still have no pain, I just don't want to lug my laptop everywhere and dodge people just in case. It never fails when you have a booboo you will either hit it or someone will accidentally knock into you. If you know what I mean. The only bad thing is I have a two hour lay over in Houston, and it's going suck to be stuck in a wheel chair.

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December 24, 2015
Good luck my dear with your travel home. Remember to not over do it and take care of you. So glad to hear you had such an amazing experience.
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December 24, 2015
Thank you Kerni!
I just looked at your pictures, your waist looks great.
December 24, 2015
safe travels.
December 24, 2015
Best wishes for a comfortable journey home and a happy reunion with your loved ones, hope you keep posting . I have enjoyed sharing your your journey and love to think of you you feeling great riding your horses. merry xmas from here in Australia.
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December 24, 2015
safe travels please keep posting so we can see your results
December 24, 2015
Safe travels. MERRY CHRISTMAS
UPDATED FROM GF_L
14 days post

The three spots

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I have three little spots I have to do extra doctoring, a tiny place under my left breast, my belly button, is looking much better, when I woke up this morning my incision where the drain was placed in my tummy was inflamed and itching, slight infection? It'll be fine though.

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December 24, 2015
It just looks irritated. Just be sure to cover it so it doesn't get worse.
December 24, 2015
Do you see Dr Arguello or Dr Arce before you leave Costa Rica?
December 29, 2015
The antibiotics will most likely clear that up. I had a few little spots that needed more tending than others too, I think most of us do.